More than 150 chimed in on our Facebook page about what they want in their communities

Earlier this month, we posted this question on Facebook: I wish Hanover and Adams County had _____. More than 150 people commented, giving responses ranging from more restaurants to better traffic.

Here's a breakdown of our informal questionnaire.

Shopping destinations topped your list of wants, with about 60 people asking for either a specific store or type of store.

Susie Haines Higgins, for example, gave this suggestion on our Facebook page: "WEGMAN's.....WEGMAN's....maybe a WEGMAN's?"

She wasn't alone in her desire for a local version of the supermarket chain. About a third of the store requests in the comments were for a Wegmans, while other people wanted places like BJ's Wholesale Club, Trader Joe's or Sam's Club.

Restaurants came in second place. About 40 people asked for either a particular restaurant or more places to eat in general. Cracker Barrel, Long John Silver's, Applebee's, a Gettysburg Taco Bell and Hooters topped this portion of the list.

"I wish Gettysburg had a Taco Bell," wrote Tracy Armolt. "Hanover is to(o) far to run."

Others longed for the return of a 24-hour diner in Hanover.

"The 24 hour Hanover Diner would be amazing to have back!" wrote Sarah Hartman. "Where else could you go for breakfast after a midnight movie(?)"

Other common responses to the question were better places for kids (15 responses), better entertainment (12 responses) and better transportation (15 responses).

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Several people longed for a venue for live entertainment.

Genesis Baughman, for example, wants a "place to see live music, comedy shows, etc. w/o being stuffed into a small bar. Something like the old Woody's in New Oxford."

At least two people suggested the Hanover theater would be a good location for such a venue.

"If we could get buyers on the Hanover theater we could have comedy shows and regional to national acts perform!" wrote Brenden Starr.

Some responders asked for less material things, like nicer people and a safe place to raise their children.

Cindy Null longed for times gone by, "when the area wasn't so grown up. A time when you knew your neighbors and kids were free to play outside all day long."

And, of course, some requests were a little ... unconventional. Two people said they want more attractive women, one person wants a marijuana dispensary and another (we're assuming sarcastically) wants "Just. One. More. Traffic. Light."

Here's a breakdown by category of what readers want in the Hanover area and Adams County.

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